Gibbus deformity
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Gibbus deformity
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Gibbus deformity is a form of structural kyphosis typically found in the upper lumbar and lower thoracic vertebrae, where one or more adjacent vertebrae become wedged. Gibbus deformity most often develops in young children as a result of spinal tuberculosis and is the result of collapse of vertebral bodies. This can in turn lead to spinal cord compression causing paraplegia. In addition to tuberculosis, other possible causes of gibbus deformity include pathological diseases, hereditary and conge
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibbus_deformity
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2022-04-08T16:57:49Z
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